Like it or not, security and terrorism are big factors
in the Democratic Primaries. In combination, that will continue to be a factor right through the general election. Any candidate who does not recognize that voters are concerned about that issue will be unable to succeed in gaining the nomination.
It's just one issue, but it will be one of the major issues, and the candidates ideas about it must be heard. The public will be listening for words that give them some reassurance and hope that the problem can be effectively dealt with.
That doesn't mean that the ideas expressed are viable or that they will really suppress terrorism. That's not what will be important in the campaigns. What will be important is whether they sound viable and reassuring.
It's an election, not a logical debate. The prize for the winner of the debate is votes. Dodging the question never works out well in such a debate.
Can Hillary Clinton end terrorism? Of course not. Can anyone? Of course not, at least not from this country. That doesn't matter, though, when it comes to the upcoming elections.
Right now, during this small period of time, it's the issue that is resonating most with all of those voters who never engage in political discussion or visit political websites. They're the ones who will decide in the elections.
Hillary's on target with that issue right now. She's building support by staying on target. If things settle down, some other issue will rise to the top of peoples concerns. Right not it's security and terrorism. That's dictated by the news.
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